David Gaydos, a 25-year-old male from Apollo, PA, tragically died on February 2, 2019. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning following a small party at the home of David Lee, 33, who also worked with Gaydos at Leedsworld Inc. The argument that led to the shooting began after the other guests had left, and escalated throughout the night.
According to reports, Lee retrieved a handgun and shot Gaydos twice before turning the gun on himself.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. The incident was initially treated as a murder-suicide, with state police and the Armstrong County Coroner’s Office investigating the case. Toxicology tests were pending at the time, and authorities were working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal altercation.
No arrests were made, as the incident was determined to be a result of a domestic-related argument. The investigation concluded that Lee shot Gaydos during the argument, and then took his own life. The case did not result in any litigation or further legal proceedings, as it was classified as a murder-suicide.
The tragic event left a mother and child in the home unharmed, and they were safely escorted out by the police. The community was deeply affected by the loss of the young man, and the incident highlighted the potential dangers of domestic disputes.
